Favorite ship?

UkuleleCruiser · December 17, 2016

I'm not sure I can actually comment on this yet! I sailed on Navigator last time, and had a wonderful aft balcony. Incredibly memorable. But until I sail the Liberty in 9 days, that's my only Royal Caribbean ship! (I did like it much better then Carnival Conquest, FYI) What about everyone else?

cjappert · December 17, 2016

We have only sailed with Celebrity, so I cant comment on any of the RCL ships. In January we will be on Freedom, and I can say we are really excited about it! We have a family panoramic room, which I cant wait to see!

UkuleleCruiser · December 17, 2016

We have only sailed with Celebrity, so I cant comment on any of the RCL ships. In January we will be on Freedom, and I can say we are really excited about it! We have a family panoramic room, which I cant wait to see!

That's cool! We have a promenade view on the Liberty, which is great since we expected an Inside Cabin. But the Promenade View sounds amazing. Will you even leave the cabin?

Sweety · December 17, 2016

I love Serenade, Freedom, Grandeur, Allure, Liberty or any other Celebrity or Rccl ships.

cjappert · December 17, 2016

oh we will! I just love the fact that its on deck 12. So close to the pool, windjammer, daycare ( we have 3 little kids) and of course... bars!! :D

Jerel · December 17, 2016

I'm leaning towards voyager class ships. They have most of the amenities that a large class has (including promenade) but has less people and the feel of a small ship. I think of them as 'medium class', with the pros of both large and small classes.

I haven't tried radiance class (will in sept) but it may be a contender aswell with it famous multiple views of the ocean.

That said the ship I'm most sentimental about is the Enchantment, she's in a class of her own after being stretched. First ship and fell in love with cruising on her.

bcarney · December 17, 2016

My two faves thus far has been Adventure and Vision. Followed by all other ships named "of the Seas".

DocLC · December 17, 2016

I'm leaning towards voyager class ships. They have most of the amenities that a large class has (including promenade) but has less people and the feel of a small ship. I think of them as 'medium class', with the pros of both large and small classes.

I haven't tried radiance class (will in sept) but it may be a contender aswell with it famous multiple views of the ocean.

That said the ship I'm most sentimental about is the Enchantment, she's in a class of her own after being stretched. First ship and fell in love with cruising on her.

I haven't been on the Voyager class ships yet, but I'm agreeing with your logic. They seem to hit a sweet spot between the Radiance and Freedom classes so much so that we're thinking of taking our nieces to Alaska next summer on the Explorer over the Radiance primarily for the points you've mentioned.

monctonguy · December 19, 2016

That's tough...as I have loved every ship I have been on so far.

That being said, Independence was probably my favorite ship so far in that there is so much to do and see.

I am looking forward to my cruise on Navigator as it wont be quite as big as Indy but most of the same things offered.

Enchantment will always kinda feel like home for me as it was the 2nd ship I cruised and have been on her 4times....I really enjoyed having Marc Walker as the CD everytime on her, so it maybe a little different the next time I get back on her.

Matt · December 19, 2016

Navigator of the Seas was my favorite ship, until it was surpassed by Harmony of the Seas.

DocLC · December 19, 2016

I should add my wife's opinion as she's not a cruise addict like I am even though she's been on two dozen cruises. Essentially, she thinks all ships look the same, but she was blown away with the Liberty and fell in love with the Royal Promenade. I can't wait for our Allure sailing in a couple of weeks as I think she's going to fall in love with Central Park.

RestingBird · December 19, 2016

Freedom has been our fav so far.

WhiteSoxFan · December 19, 2016

I have yet to sail on a Quantum class but All thing being equal, form a ship perspective only, It is probably the Allure for me. I am sure the Harmony would surpass it as soon as I sailed on her.

The things that stand out for me are:

Wide promenade

Central Park & Boardwalk

The Solarium (except for the "pool")

The variety of free food options

The Shows.

That being said I have loved every ship I've been on and would go on them again from the Majesty, 2 Brilliance class, 3 Voyager class and the Freedom.

coneyraven · December 19, 2016

Let's see ----

Sovereign - Navigator - and Grandeur .....

From an emotional standpoint of being able to recharge my batteries ..... Grandeur by a mile .....

Although, I will admit, Sovereign was a lot of fun so I have been eyeing up Majesty lately ---

Nothing against Navigator ..... I love it, but for some reason, Grandeur just hit it out of the ballpark for me.

Now, coming up will be a second Grandeur, then Rhapsody, so it looks like Vision Class is going to control my world for a while.

WAAAYTOOO · December 19, 2016

I'm partial to the bigger ships so I love the O class. For reasons that I cannot really express, I find Allure to be slightly more appealing than Oasis although I have never EVER had a bad experience on Oasis.

I think Harmony is going to surpass them both so I'll let you know after I get back from the Feb. Harmony cruise ! It will be my first time in Star Class so I think that experience is going to be WAAAY above anything I have experienced so far !

DavidSodapop · December 19, 2016

I'm partial to the bigger ships so I love the O class. For reasons that I cannot really express, I find Allure to be slightly more appealing than Oasis although I have never EVER had a bad experience on Oasis.

I think Harmony is going to surpass them both so I'll let you know after I get back from the Feb. Harmony cruise ! It will be my first time in Star Class so I think that experience is going to be WAAAY above anything I have experienced so far !

I can't wait to hear about that in truth. I just reserved on another line (NCL) because I can get a ginormous haven suite for a remarkable price so I'm doing it...but it's really a sky class I am after...big ginormous ship with tons of stuff to do but always at the front of the line :)

whenismynextcruise · December 21, 2016

Of the 5 RCCL cruises we have taken Liberty was the best for us. The size of the Freedom class is perfect. We have since sailed on Quantum class (Anthem) twice and find it is just too big for our taste.

thereallytallguy · December 29, 2016

Depends.....if I want a Aqua Theatre then Allure. If not, Freedom.

firegal2539 · December 30, 2016

I have been on the Voyager, Explorer, Jewel, Serenade, and Vision. In 2017 I am cruising on the Explorer, Enchantment, Grandeur, and Independence. I loved the Explorer but from everyone I have talked to they said I will fall in love again with the Indy. I can't wait to take a cruise on her.

Christie · December 30, 2016

I think it really depends on how you like to vacation. Is food important to you? Activities onboard? Entertainment? Intimacy with the staff?

I've sailed on Oasis, Freedom, and now Anthem. I thought Anthem would be my new favorite ship, but I'm sticking with Oasis. I do love the modern decor of Anthem, so I think I would adore Harmony.

That being said, I need to get on Harmony!

FloatMe · December 30, 2016

Adventure has benn our favorite so far. We absolutely loved Allure this past November, but the sensation of being aboard a ship is still important to me and that starts to get lost on O-Class. Our next 3 cruises are on Freedom (x2) and Navigator. We will see if my opinion changes?

Pamela27 · January 18, 2017

My fav ship is Adventure, been on her 7 times. Been on vision, splendour, indy and navigator. Bigger ships don't appeal to us. We prefer Voyager class.

January 18, 2017

oh we will! I just love the fact that its on deck 12. So close to the pool, windjammer, daycare ( we have 3 little kids) and of course... bars!! :D

Those rooms are the reason the running track on deck 12 is so small .. crew person told me they were added later and they cut the track.

bcarney · January 18, 2017

My fav ship is Adventure, been on her 7 times. Been on vision, splendour, indy and navigator. Bigger ships don't appeal to us. We prefer Voyager class.

Just 5 for us, but one more booked for next November. We were iffy about taking the cruise after our experience last November (the ship's refurb wasn't finished so a bunch of things were closed) but decided what the heck... YOLO and all that.

Pamela27 · January 18, 2017

Just 5 for us, but one more booked for next November. We were iffy about taking the cruise after our experience last November (the ship's refurb wasn't finished so a bunch of things were closed) but decided what the heck... YOLO and all that.

Pamela27 · January 18, 2017

We are doing a b2b on her in April. The refurb doesn't bother us, but we would have liked the staterooms refurbushed. Coming from the UK we need 2 weeks to justify the price of the flights. 3 flights each way......can't wait to see the beautifull islands again..

KLA · January 18, 2017

I can't pick... I should probably keep cruising and trying out ships. For science.

rjac · January 18, 2017

I can't pick... I should probably keep cruising and trying out ships. For science.

Hey, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!

KLA · January 18, 2017

Hey, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!

I volunteer as tribute!!!!

L454S · January 19, 2017

After several tries with different class ships, we keep coming back to the Radiance class as our favorites. Right size, layout, number of people, etc. They just seem to work for us.....Second would be the Navigator(Voyager Class).

RestingBird · January 19, 2017

oh we will! I just love the fact that its on deck 12. So close to the pool, windjammer, daycare ( we have 3 little kids) and of course... bars!! :D

Loved our panoramic on Freedom!

I've heard a few complaints about the track being cut...i would say use the stairs to get up above deck 12 as part of your run/walk, go to the gym, or use stairs instead of elevators.

Jillbus · February 16, 2017

I love the Liberty because we got engaged on her. I am excited to sail IOS though in 27 days for the second time.

It will be the first time we have repeated a ship!

catsmit · February 16, 2017

My favorite as of today is the Radiance class ships (have sailed on the Radiance, Serenade & Jewel) but in a couple of months, I'll be sailing on a Vision Class ship (Rhapsody) for the first time; I hear that I should expect to fall in love with it. The Navigator, Allure and Liberty can be rather busy at times depending upon the itinerary. For example, I sailed the Allure on a transatlantic - the ship was not sold out but it was very busy at peak times; was not fond of the long lines.

UkuleleCruiser · February 16, 2017

I think I have decided that my favorite ship is the one that I am on.

murphmatic · February 19, 2017

I've only sailed on two ships: the Enchantment and Brilliance.

The Enchantment will always be a sentimental favorite as it was our first cruise on any ship of any line. Everything seemed to go right on that cruise and Marc was an excellent primer into what a great cruise director should be.

I dig the Brilliance for two reasons: ocean views seemingly everywhere on the ship and the aft patio behind the Windjammer.

I'm not in a hurry to sail on the new big ships. They look like great ships with a lot to do. But I want to feel like I'm at sea. We will eventually sail on one.

The Freedom-class looks like a good in-between sized ship.

RestingBird · February 19, 2017

I've only sailed on two ships: the Enchantment and Brilliance.

The Enchantment will always be a sentimental favorite as it was our first cruise on any ship of any line. Everything seemed to go right on that cruise and Marc was an excellent primer into what a great cruise director should be.

I dig the Brilliance for two reasons: ocean views seemingly everywhere on the ship and the aft patio behind the Windjammer.

I'm not in a hurry to sail on the new big ships. They look like great ships with a lot to do. But I want to feel like I'm at sea. We will eventually sail on one.

The Freedom-class looks like a good in-between sized ship.

Enchantment was also our first, loved her. Serenade (same class as Brilliance) was definitely a beautiful ship, but Freedom was our favorite.

coneyraven · February 21, 2017

I've only sailed on two ships: the Enchantment and Brilliance.

The Enchantment will always be a sentimental favorite as it was our first cruise on any ship of any line. Everything seemed to go right on that cruise and Marc was an excellent primer into what a great cruise director should be.

I dig the Brilliance for two reasons: ocean views seemingly everywhere on the ship and the aft patio behind the Windjammer.

I'm not in a hurry to sail on the new big ships. They look like great ships with a lot to do. But I want to feel like I'm at sea. We will eventually sail on one.

The Freedom-class looks like a good in-between sized ship.

My wife and I are the same way, we are in no way, in a hurry to get on a floating city --- I think she would like Voyager Class .... Neither of us have been on a Freedom Class, but since they're so much like a Voyager Class, I can't imagine not liking one and not the other....

We're completely satisfied in our dinghy's known as Vision Class

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